Concept cars: An A-Z guide to the world's most fabulous futuristic cars

by Chris Rees

Book Overview

The concept car was born in 1939 with General Motors' invention of the Buick Y-job. This was not a car designed for general consumption, but one created by the styling department as an "ideas" car, a sleek, chrome-adorned sculpture contrived to inflate passions and inspire imaginations. This is the ultimate guide to concept cars, featuring major design houses from Ogle to Pininfarina as well as mass manufacturers. It includes over 300 stunning color...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760721688
• ISBN13: 9780760721681
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.